David Swenson

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Timeline
About me
Director at York County Economic Development
Education
- University of North Dakota
  1989 - 1993
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Geography
  Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi
- University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies
  1998 - 1998
  Economic Development Economic Development Institute
  The Economic Development Institute - AEDC
- The University of Southern Mississippi
  1993 - 1995
  MS Economic Development
Experience
- Fluor Corporation
  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
  Senior Consultant
- Develop Greer, SC
  Jun 2002 - Dec 2006
  Executive Director
  Managed the local development corporation that was responsible for business recruitment and retention, downtown redevelopment, product development and marketing.
- Charlotte Regional Partnership
  Dec 2006 - Sept 2014
  Serve as senior member of the Economic Development Services team responsible for domestic and international targeted marketing and business recruiting efforts for a 16 county region.
  - Senior Vice President
    Sept 2010 - Sept 2014
  - Vice President
    Dec 2006 - Sept 2010
- York County Economic Development
  Oct 2014 - now
  Director
  Lead the business recruitment, existing industry, and marketing efforts of York County, South Carolina.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Economic Developer
  International Economic Development Council
  Jan 2006
- Professional Development Academy
  Professional Development Academy
  Nov 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to David Swenson
  Top 50 Economic Developers in North America Consultant Connect Jan 2015 Annual recognition of top economic developers in the US.
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member
  Issued by SC I-77 Alliance on Oct 2014
  Associated with David Swenson
- Director / Secretary / Treasurer
  Issued by York County Growth Partners on Oct 2014
  Associated with David Swenson
- Member of the Board
  Issued by South Carolina Economic Developers' Association on May 2016
  Associated with David Swenson
- Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee
  Issued by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance on Jan 2019
  Associated with David Swenson
- Executive Committe
  Issued by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance on Jan 2019
  Associated with David Swenson
- General Member Board
  Issued by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance on Jan 2019
  Associated with David Swenson